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Cisco Aironet 340 Series Quick Start Manual

additional requirements

Aironet 340 Series

related publications

ordering documentation

product overview

introduction to the client adapters

radio antenna

WEP Keys

EAP and LEAP

Network Configurations Using the Client Adapter

Ad Hoc Wireless LAN

Positioning Your Wireless Products

Link Test

preparing for installation

Safety information

Warnings

Unpacking the Client Adapter

System Requirements

Site Requirements

Inserting the Client Adapter into a Computing Device

Inserting a PCI Client Adapter

Installing the Driver for Windows 95

Windows 95 Version B

Installing the Driver for Windows NT

Installing the Driver for Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

Installing the Driver for Windows CE

Installing the Driver for Linux

Installing the Driver for MacOS 9.x

Installing the Client Utilities and Enabling LEAP or EAP

Verifying Installation

Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Information

Problems after Installing the Driver

Missing Files in Windows CE

Resolving Resource Conflicts in Windows 95, 98, and Me

Resolving Resource Conflicts in Windows NT

Problems Associating to the Access Point

Windows CE 3.00

Removing the 6.10 Driver for Windows 95 and 98

Removing the 6.10 Driver for Windows NT

Removing a Driver Other Than the 6.10 Driver

Removing the Driver for Windows NT

Removing the Driver for Linux

Updating the Driver

Upgrading the Driver for Windows 95 and 98

Upgrading the Driver for Windows Me

Upgrading the Driver for Windows CE

Upgrading the Driver for Linux

removing the client adapter

uninstalling the client utilities and the aironet client utility setup program

technical specifications

translated safety warnings

explosive device proximity warning

warning for laptop users

regulatory information

manufacturers federal communication commission declaration of conformity statement

canadian compliance statement

european community, switzerland, norway, iceland, and liechtenstein

declaration of conformity for rf exposure

japanese translation

english translation

hardware components

software components

ad hoc wireless lan

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

For Client Devices

Chapter 3 
 Installing the Client Adapter

Installing or Upgrading the Client Adapter Software

verifying installation

Overview of Profile Manager

Creating a New Profile

Including a Profile in Auto Profile Selection

Selecting the Active Profile

Modifying a Profile

Setting a Profile to Default Values

Importing and Exporting Profiles

Granting or Denying Access to Non-Administrative Users

configuring the client adapter

Overview

Setting System Parameters

Setting RF Network Parameters

Setting Advanced Infrastructure Parameters

Setting Advanced Ad Hoc Parameters

Setting Network Security Parameters

Setting the Allow Association to Mixed Cells Parameter

Static WEP Keys

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

Reporting Access Points that Fail LEAP Authentication

Additional WEP Key Security Features

Synchronizing Security Features

Using Static WEP

Overwriting an Existing Static WEP Key

Disabling Static WEP

Enabling Host-Based EAP

Enabling Host-Based EAP Authentication in ACU

Enabling WPA (Windows 2000 or XP Only - Optional)

Enabling EAP Authentication in Windows

Disabling LEAP or Host-Based EAP

Using LEAP

Using LEAP with the Windows Username and Password

After a Reboot or Logon

After Your LEAP Credentials Expire

Using LEAP with an Automatically Prompted Login

Using LEAP with a Manually Prompted Login

After a Reboot, Logon, or Card Insertion

Using LEAP with a Saved Username and Password

Using EAP-TLS

Using PEAP

Using EAP-SIM

If the PIN Is Stored on the Computer

performing diagnostics

Chapter 7 
 Performing Diagnostics

viewing the current status of your client adapter

Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter

viewing statistics for your client adapter

Viewing Statistics for Your Client Adapter

viewing the link status meter

Viewing the Link Status Meter

running an rf link test

Running an RF Link Test

Overview of ACM

Tool Tip Window

Pop-Up Menu

Exit

Turn Radio On/Off

Reauthenticate

Show Connection Status

routine procedures

Inserting and Removing a Client Adapter

Inserting a PCI Card

Removing a Client Adapter

Removing a PCI Card

Upgrading the Client Adapter Software

Finding the Driver Version

Firmware Procedures

Opening ACU

Exiting ACU

accessing online help

ACM Procedures

Uninstalling the Microsoft Hot Fix

Troubleshooting the Client Adapter

Using the Troubleshooting Utility

network configurations using the client adapter

Client Utility Basics

Buttons on the Client Utility Screens

Switching between Screens

Buttons on the Client Utility Screens and Dialog Boxes

Preparing for Installation

Safety Information

installing the driver and client utility

Initial Configuration Settings for Mac OS X

Configuring the Client Adapter

Basic Configuration on Mac OS X

Setting Basic Wireless LAN options

Security Features

Overview of Security Features

EAP-Cisco Wireless or LEAP

Security Options for Mac OS 9.x

Selecting an Existing WEP Key

Enabling WEP

For a Home Network

LEAP

Advanced Configuration on Mac OS 9.x

Using the Client Utility on Mac OS 9.x

Loading New Firmware

Configuring Your Client Adapter

Setting Home Networking Parameters

Specifying a Home Network Configuration

Getting Help

Exiting the Client Utility

Advanced Configuration on Mac OS X

Using the Client Utility on Mac OS X

Basic Properties

Location Profiles

Editing a Location Profile

Advanced Properties

Setting RF Parameters

Turning Your Client Adapter Radio On or Off

Obtaining Software Version Information

Performing Diagnostics

Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS 9.x

Viewing Transmit Statistics

Assessing the RF Link

Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS X

Assessing the Wireless and Wired Links

Running a Link Test

Determining Local Access Points

LSM Scanner

Routine Procedures

Determining the Driver and Client Utility Versions

Removing the Driver and Client Utility

Removing the Client Adapter

Removing a PCI Client Adapter

Troubleshooting

Accessing the Latest Troubleshooting Tips

problems connecting to the network

running the troubleshooting tool on mac os x

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